Lancaster was the first community settled in the Antelope Valley. Born in the late 1800's as a prosperous community along the new Southern Pacific Railroad between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Now it has evolved from a farming community to a host city to one of the premier aviation research and development regions of the nation.
Lancaster, with a population of over 150,000 residents and located at an elevation of 2350 feet above sea level, is the hub of the Antelope Valley and home to the beauty and clear blue skies of the California High Desert.
Six Flags Magic Mountain - The Xtreme Park
A big 260-acre theme park and entertainment complex located in Santa Clarita. There are over 100 rides (including 16 super-scream roller coasters), shows and attractions. Next door is the Hurricane Harbor aquatic park with 22 big waterslides.
Air Flight Museums
There are several good quality public aviation displays across the Antelope Valley that pay tribute to the region's key role in modern aircraft development.
Antelope Valley Poppy State Nature Reserve
Each spring, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve comes alive with the seasonal surprises of the Mojave Desert Grassland habitat. The duration and intensity of colors and scents vary from year to year, affected by differences in winter's precipitation.
California Poppy Festival [Mid-Apr] - Two day festival of music, art, and food to celebrate the arrival of the Golden Poppy.
Antelope Valley Indian Museum - Lancaster CA
Museum exhibits are housed in an unusual chalet palace built over a giant rock formation. Frequently hosts native american dances and cultural presentations.
Lancaster Jethawks
California Minor League Baseball [APR-JUN]
Class A affiliate farm team of the Houston Astros. Team mascots include KaBoom, Stealth and the Hawkettes. Home games are played at "The Hangar", where a NASA F/A-18 Hornet is mounted on display at the front entrance.
Angeles National Forest
Mountain wilderness area located midway between Los Angeles and the Antelope Valley that includes some recreation lakes and many trailheads.
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Fort Tejon
State Historic Park
Fort Tejon is a restored U.S. Army Dragoon post dating back to 1854-64 that was home to the experimental U.S. Camel Corps. Museum onsite.
Edwards Air Force Base
Home to the historic Air Force Flight Test Center for over 50 years. Onsite flight museums and exhibits.


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Palmdale Ramada Inn Resort
This high desert hotel is found alongside the southern hills of the Antelope Valley is easily accessible, located adjacent to Highway 14. 135 guestrooms nicely decorated in southwest style including spacious suites, king and double queen-bedded rooms.
Palmdale Marriott Residence Inn
Reserve spacious suites to make your long term stays more pleasant. Each suite has separate living, working, eating and sleeping areas with luxury bedding, crisp linens, custom comforters, piles of pillows and fully equipped kitchens with full-size appliances and cookware.
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